Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi has served as the Prime Minister of India since 2014 and was previously the Chief Minister of Gujarat (2001–2014). His career has been marked by significant controversies, though he has not been convicted of any crimes. The 2002 Gujarat riots, which resulted in over 1,000 deaths, led to widespread allegations of state complicity. Investigations by a Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team found no prosecutable evidence against Modi, a conclusion upheld by the Supreme Court in 2022. Following these events, the United States revoked his visa in 2005, a diplomatic sanction that was lifted after he became Prime Minister in 2014. Other controversies include: - Demonstrations and debates regarding his 2016 demonetisation policy, the Citizenship Amendment Act, and the now-repealed farm laws. - Accusations from political opponents regarding his proximity to major industrialists, particularly the Adani Group. - Ongoing scrutiny and legal challenges concerning his educational credentials and allegations of democratic backsliding. - Earlier allegations of state involvement in extrajudicial encounters during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat.